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Hurricane Fence Co

Purchasing Assistant

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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.

$49,275 / year median in Virginia

-8% projected decline

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Purchasing Assistant Hurricane Fence Co - 3.2 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time From $30 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation Sourcing Microsoft Excel Inventory data entry Procurement experience Computer literacy Spreadsheets Construction industry experience Purchasing Construction experience Phone call management Critical thinking Full Job Description About us: Hurricane Fence Company provides an exceptional range of fence solutions for all scales of Residential, Commercial and Government fence installation projects. With over one hundred years of collective experience, we've earned a reputation as a Top Regional Fence Contractor for Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington DC. We take immense pride in all of our fence installations, from the smallest urban residential fence project to high security up and down the eastern seaboard of the United States. We are currently seeking to fill the role of Residential Purchasing Assistant. This position will have primary responsibility for weekly processing of purchase orders and inventory management and will report to the Business Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Issue Purchase Orders for materials according to contract estimate Schedules and tracks deliveries to job sites per project schedule Deliver inventory pull sheets to Yard Foreman Keys inventory movements Maintains inventory counts in Acumatica software General office duties including answering phones and filing Communicate effectively with third party vendor via verbal and written communication Communicate effectively with Project Managers via verbal and written communication Strong commitment to building lasting client relationships that drive repeat business
Qualifications:
Two years' experience in purchasing or inventory management (required) Two years' experience in construction industry (required) Excellent communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (required) Basic computer skills (required) Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to multitask and work independently Ability to think critically and problem solve Prior experience in an administrative role (preferred) Experience in Acumatica (preferred) Hurricane Fence is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Purchasing or Inventory Management:
2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person